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In this Issue.
Upcoming Events
Public Relations Society of America Summer Member Social - Tuesday August
26, 5:30pm – 7pm.
Jumpstart: Concise, Meaningful Introductions @ the Bagel Bin - Wednesday
August 27 11am – 1pm.
LinkedIn 101 - An Overview for Job Seekers & Entrepreneurs @ the Bagel Bin
- Thursday August, 28 11:30am – 1:00pm.
Flexible Workforce Network (non-TAG) @ Lifespan - Friday August 29, 10am –
12pm (Monthly at 10am on the last Friday).
DR - A Bright Idea contestants may begin meeting with local companies
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Tuesday September 2, 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
Get Connected! Networking with Digital Rochester - Tuesday September 9,
5:30pm - 8pm.
Jumpstart: "Identifying Your Network" & "Selecting the Correct Target
Companies" @ Rochester Works - Wednesday September 10, 11am – 1pm.
DR - Rising Stars - featuring Spectracom and Callfinity's CEOs
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Friday September 12 7:30am – 9:30am.
Mega-Networking Event @ Johnny's Irish Pub
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Wednesday September 17, 4:30pm – 7:30pm (Monthly at 4:30pm on the third
Wednesday).
TAG Wine Tasting Event @ Sanibel Cottage - Thursday September 18, 5pm –
6:30pm.
Digital Rochester Career Fair - Tuesday September 23, 3pm – 7pm.
Flexible Workforce Network (non-TAG) @ Lifespan - Friday September 26,
10am – 2pm (Monthly at 10am on the last Friday).
Digital Rochester Networking at GCCIS - Tuesday October 7, 5:30pm –
7:30pm.
Send calendar additions to
calendar@augustgroup.org
Are you willing to assist enhance the content of this section of the
newsletter?
We're looking for members to populate the calendar with events of
interest. If so, send an email to
newsletter@augustgroup.org. It gets better with your
input and
contributions.
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Words to Ponder
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“The important thing
in life is not to triumph but to compete.”
~ Pierre de Coubertin
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“The real glory is
being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real glory.
That's the essence of it.”
~ Vince Lombardi
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“Champions aren't
made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep
inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision.”
~ Muhammad Ali
Got a thought to share? Send
it to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put
"Words to Ponder" in the Subject Line.
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Small Companies That You Might not Know About
While
so many members pursue the major employers in our community, there are
numerous small and growing companies that go ignored trying to find
talent. Know of a small company then share it here providing
nothing more than a link to its homepage. How easy does it get?
Send your contributions to
newsletter@augustgroup.org with Small Company in the Subject line.
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Member Announcements
Have an announcement to share?
Here you can share so many things. You're a new member and
want share your elevator speech. You never know who might spot it, perhaps
a recruiter or business owner looking for someone just like you.
Perhaps you've landed a new position and wish to share the
story and gratitude.
Maybe you are coordinating an event for community or
charity and seek support.
This is where we'll post it. This section reflects our
members. Make contributions.
It's all about members for
members and more here. Send your email to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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Feature
Articles
Have an article to contribute? We welcome your
contributions. Make a difference. Share a story. Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
Got a story idea? Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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Job Postings
Hidden jobs are welcomed for sharing at
jobs@augustgroup.org.
If the job your neighbor, friend or family shared with you is not right for
you, it might be perfect for an August Group colleague. This is a great
place for practicing "give to get." With 1600 members, what can happen here
when members own the content?
We welcome volunteers to coordinate the job postings on a weekly basis.
Employers and members submit jobs that must be readied for inclusion in the
newsletter. A lack of help means fewer jobs get posted in a timely manner.
Why not be the first one to see new postings??!!
NEW Postings this week
Previously posted jobs
See the August Group Newsletter Archives
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Websites Worth Visiting
Send your contributions to
newsletter@augustgroup.org
with Website in the Subject line.
Interested in non-profit career
opportunities?
www.guidestar.org
rochesterconsultants.org
Interested in volunteering?
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
http://www.rochestercares.org/
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Feature Articles
The August Group registers with LinkedIn
LinkedIn Groups add Authentication
LinkedIn has enhanced the value of Groups recently adding an authentication
procedure. Previously it was assumed that LinkedIn members would honorably
list in their profiles those groups to which they were truly belonged. It’s
been observed that this is not the case. LinkedIn refined the Groups
function. Now groups can register with LinkedIn and one’s membership in a
group must be authenticated. When authenticated your profile will display
the group’s logo in your profile.
The Value of LinkedIn Groups
What’s the value of Groups? To connect with other LinkedIn members you must
know them well enough to invite them. It is assumed that people you know
well, that you’ll know their email address. It’s also assumed that if you
are a member of a group that you may share common interests yet not know all
members well enough to have their email addresses. The August Group would be
a great example. Members from 2002 are not likely to bump into members of
2005 or today, yet all share a common interest in networking.
The Value of Joining The August Group’s LinkedIn Group
When a new member joins The August Group they come seeking connections in
general sessions at The Bagel Bin or St. Cecilia’s. The challenge is that
they are limited to making connections with only those people they meet in
that session. There are now 1000’s who have attended The August Group and
who qualify as members. If you take each member and their LinkedIn
connections each member would have access to millions of connections and
contacts online. The most difficult challenge is finding contacts. LinkedIn
enables the finding. The August Group facilitates making the connections
real with warm introductions and face to face meetings. All August Group
members benefit adding their affiliation to The August Group to their
LinkedIn profile. If you’re looking to connect to millions, and that is not
an exaggerated claim, then become a LinkedIn member and join The August
Group within LinkedIn.
Joining LinkedIn and LinkedIn’s August Group Group (Did I say that
correctly?)
Joining LinkedIn is easy. Go to
LinkedIn
and you can become a member in 2-3 minutes. To learn more about this tool
either play with it or visit the Upcoming Events
section to learn about upcoming training.
To join the LinkedIn Group for The August Group there are two requirements.
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You must demonstrate your
networking inclination and abilities. The August Group is all about
networking and making connections. The mantra is “Give to get.” Members
who practice this will have the 50 connections required to become a
member of this group. When you have achieved 50 connections you will
have demonstrated that you too are a connector.
NOTE – you can be a member of The August Group, with less than 50
LinkedIn connections. You WILL NOT be a member of The August
Group’s LinkedIn Group until you reach 50 connections.
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We will verify your participation in The August
Group either past or present.
No one
will be initially rejected for failing either of these requirements. After
your request is made you will have 30 days to meet both authentication and
50 connections requirements. If these requirements are not met in that time
frame your request will be rejected and you will be instructed as to how you
might achieve membership in the future. If connecting to millions or simply
hundreds matters to you and will assist you, then join LinkedIn, learn the
tool and connect with The August Group within LinkedIn.
For the skeptical go to the
Media Coverage
page where articles from Fortune, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time
and other leading publications regularly feature this game changing online
application that is networking for professionals. You'll find the
Fortune Magazine article "Why you'll finally use LinkedIn" most
interesting.
Join TAG Group in LinkedIn by clicking on this link.
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Job Postings
New job postings this week
Corporate Sales Analyst - Rochester, NY
Paychex, Inc. is a leading national provider
of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to
medium-sized businesses. Paychex was founded in 1971. With headquarters in
Rochester, New York, the company has more than 100 offices and serves more
than 522,000 clients nationwide. FORTUNE magazine rated Paychex one of "100
Best Companies to Work For" in America three straight years (2002-2004). We
are currently seeking "Great People for this Great Opportunity."
Specific Responsibilities:
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Design, build, and
implement inter-departmental databases and technical solutions to issues
facing the sales organization.
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Design, implement
and provide training and documentation for new solutions, as needed by
the sales organization.
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Provide technical
support in specific PC software/system applications to the sales
organization. May include publishing to the sales intranet.
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Provide design
direction and coordination during the requirement gathering phase of new
sales projects, based on experience and knowledge of the sales systems
identified.
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Through
identification and review, suggest improved system and procedural
enhancements that will increase efficiency, effectiveness and accuracy
of the department and/or the sales organization.
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Create ad hoc
reports as required by the field and/or sales management.
• Participate in the testing of new Oracle/Sql code releases affecting
the sales organization.
Position
Requirements:
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BA/BS in Business
Administration and/or Computer Information systems, or equivalent 3-5
years of directly related experience.
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Excellent written
and verbal communication skills, extensive knowledge of Excel, Microsoft
Access, SQL and Crystal reports is required.
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Previous experience
with designing, implementing and training in databases and sales
automation software essential.
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Experience
developing Web sites, designing Web-based forms, and formatting Web site
content is a plus.
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Knowledge of
Paychex operations and application knowledge is preferred.
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please visit our
website at Paychex
to create a profile and apply for reference code position 08011VM.
EOE
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Compensation Analyst - Rochester, NY
Paychex, Inc. is a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and
benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.
Paychex was founded in 1971. With headquarters in Rochester, New York, the
company has more than 100 offices and serves more than 522,000 clients
nationwide. FORTUNE magazine rated Paychex one of "100 Best Companies to
Work For" in America three straight years (2002-2004). We are currently
seeking "Great People for this Great Opportunity."
Specific Responsibilities:
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Provides guidance
to managers and supervisors in the administration and interpretation of
salary administration policies. Assists managers/supervisors with
processes and paperwork, explaining concepts, making recommendations on
how to handle situations.
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Evaluates all new
positions or reclassification requests for assigned division to
determine appropriate salary, grade, FLSA status and title. Ensures the
job description is measurable and an accurate reflection of duties.
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Conducts annual
cost of labor and living analysis for assigned division to determine if
positions are competitive in labor markets.
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Administers
employee stock options, including ISO board proposals, tracking eligible
participants, troubleshooting and employee communications.
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Establishes and
maintains appropriate vendor and/or outside company contacts that are
required for the administration of established compensation programs and
research studies.
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Researches and
analyzes Human Resources statistics in order to make recommendations for
change or improvement.
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Conducts and
participates in compensation surveys to determine external market
trends. Continually reviews and adjusts survey matches to ensure the
best match to market. Analyzes data to assist in determining competitive
wage rate trends. Recommends compensation adjustments, conducts
compression and cost analysis, and implements changes according to
findings.
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Runs monthly and ad
hoc compensation reports for management (i.e, JEC report, Operations
Salary report, ect.)
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Assists the Manager
of Compensation with special compensation analysis and projects.
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Keeps abreast of
trends and changes in Human Resources legislation and makes
recommendations for change to keep company practices in compliance with
federal, state and local governmental agencies.
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May conduct
compensation training programs for managers and supervisor.
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Other duties as
assigned.
Position
Requirements:
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BA/BS in Human
Resources, Business or related field and two years of experience in
salary administration and job evaluation or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
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Excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal, and analytical skills
required.
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please visit our
website at Paychex
to create a profile and apply for reference code position 08011UH.
EOE
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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